Bill Barretta
ActingAbout Bill Barretta
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bill Barretta has been performing with the Muppets since 1991, when he performed the body of family father Earl Sinclair on Dinosaurs. He later developed several new characters on Muppets Tonight, including Pepe the King Prawn, Johnny Fiama and Bobo the Bear. Along with having his own Muppet characters, Bill has taken over several of Jim Henson's roles, such as Dr. Teeth, Rowlf the Dog, Mahna Mahna and Swedish Chef, and briefly took over Jerry Nelson's role of Lew Zealand. In addition, Bill has produced two of the Muppets' television movies, It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and The Muppets' Wizard of Oz. Bill also provides additional voices on Kim Possible. He is a native of Yardley, Pennsylvania. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Barretta, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bill Barretta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Bill Barretta's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bill Barretta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dear Earth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bill Barretta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Barretta's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bill Barretta.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Muppet Show | Pepe / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Garbage Pail Kids in Mad Mike: Fury Load | Nat Nerd | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Garbage Pail Kids in Mad Mike: Fury Load | Split Kit | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Dear Earth | Dr. Teeth (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Muppets Haunted Mansion | Pepe / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend | Mr. Frumpus (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II | The Muppets Puppeteer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Muppets Take The O2 | Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / The Swedish Chef / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Mahna Mahna / Big Mean Carl / Himself (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Pepe the King Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef / Bobo the Bear / Big Mean Carl / Baby Boss / Carlo Flamingo / Leprechaun Security Guard (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Food Fight! | Muppisode | The Swedish Chef | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular | Pepe, The Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Bobo, Big Mean Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala | Pepe / Swedish Chef (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Teeth / Pepe / Bobo / Muppet Gary (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Muppets: Pöpcørn | Recipes with The Swedish Chef | The Swedish Chef | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sesame Street: When Families Grieve | Louie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells | The Swedish Chef | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo | Louie (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa | Pepe the Prawn / Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Bobo the Bear / Husband Pigeon (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER! | Bobo the Bear / The Swedish Chef (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live | Dr. Teeth / Pepe the King Prawn / Swedish Chef (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sesame Street: Count on Sports | Louie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together | Louie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time | Louie (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kermit: A Frog's Life | Pepe the King Prawn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Muppets' Wizard of Oz | Toto / Dr. Teeth / Johnny / Lew Zealand / Swedish Chef / Rowlf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 | Pepe the King Prawn / The Swedish Chef ("Keep Fishin") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Pepe the King Prawn / Bobo the Bear / Johnny Fiama / Swedish Chef / Lew Zealand / Howard Tubman / Rowlf the Dog / Elvises (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kermit's Swamp Years | Croaker / Horace D' Fly / Roy the Frog / Turtle #2 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin' | Rowlf the Dog / Pepe the King Prawn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Love Muppets | Pepe the King Prawn (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space | Pepe the Prawn / Bobo as Rentro / Johnny Fiama / Bubba the Rat / Cosmic Fish #2 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island | Clueless Morgan / Swedish Chef / Blind Pew (hands) / Pirate / Pig / Skulls (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island | Clueless Morgan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly | Ballooner, Cedric, Airplane Pilot, and Commander Slick Space Guy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree | Bear (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Muppet Classic Theater | Elvis (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green | Swedish Chef (voice) (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
Bill Barretta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Barretta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Barretta is "Dear Earth" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bill Barretta acted in?
Bill Barretta has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Barretta?
Other notable films include "The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!", "The Muppets Take The O2", and "Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002".